Destination guide
Coverage: 101 schools and 114 campuses published so far. Research is substantial for this country but not exhaustive.
Languages taught here: English
Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.
As published by GOV.UK on 2026-10-17: a Standard Visitor can study a short course, including English language courses, for up to 6 months. The course must be at an accredited UK institution, it cannot be at an academy or state-funded school (with one stated exception), and distance-learning courses may run longer. Check the official page, rules change. official source
As published by GOV.UK on 2026-10-17: the Short-term study visa is for English language courses lasting more than 6 months but no more than 11 months; courses of 6 months or less need a Visitor visa and longer courses a Student visa. The page lists restrictions, including that holders cannot extend the visa, change courses or bring dependants. Check the official page, rules change. official source
As published by English UK on 2026-10-17: it describes itself as the national association of English language centres in the UK and says it represents accredited English language providers. The page links to Accreditation UK information but did not itself explain the scheme, so check English UK or the British Council for how accreditation works. official source
114 campuses from 101 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.
Chester, England
Charity-run group of three English language schools in Brighton, Eastbourne and Chester offering adult General English, exam preparation, business and one-to-one courses.
School group · general, intensive
Tuition
From £310 per week
Across 1 course, 2026. Original currency.
Eastbourne, England
Charity-run group of three English language schools in Brighton, Eastbourne and Chester offering adult General English, exam preparation, business and one-to-one courses.
School group · general, intensive
Tuition
From £305 per week
Across 2 courses, 2026. Original currency.
London, England
An English language school in central London offering General English, Intensive English, IELTS preparation and Business English, plus online English courses and young…
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
Independent English language school in Holland Park, London, offering general English, business and professional English, exam preparation and individual training for…
Independent language school · Business-language specialist · business, intensive, general, exam prep
Tuition
From £310 per week
Across 5 courses, 2026. Original currency.
Derry, Northern Ireland
An English language academy in Derry/Londonderry offering general, business and exam-preparation English classes, summer and winter school programmes, and work-placement…
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider · junior summer, plus activities
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Sheffield, England
The English language centre of the University of Sheffield, offering full-time University English and pre-sessional English courses for students preparing for or…
University language centre · academic, university prep, intensive
Tuition
From £459 per week
Across 2 courses, 2026. Original currency.
London, England
An independent English language school in Camden Town, London, offering adult courses such as General English, Business English and IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation…
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Torquay, England
An English language school in Torquay, Devon, offering General English, exam preparation, courses for older learners, family courses and a teens academy.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider · general
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Manchester, England
University of Manchester centre offering a full-time on-campus General English Language and Skills course with flexible start dates, alongside academic English…
University language centre · general, academic
Tuition
From £430 per week
Across 1 course, 2027. Original currency.
Brighton, England
University of Sussex offers term-length Intensive English courses for international adults alongside its pre-sessional programmes, on its Falmer campus near Brighton.
University language centre · intensive, university prep
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
A private, family-run English language school in Ealing, West London, offering General English, exam preparation, Business and Medical English, private tuition, junior…
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider · private, small group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Bournemouth, England
An English language school in Westbourne, Bournemouth, offering General English, English Plus, Cambridge and IELTS preparation, one-to-one lessons and a junior programme.
School group · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Weymouth, England
A summer school in Weymouth offering English language courses combined with activities, sailing, windsurfing or outdoor adventure programmes, with homestay…
Junior-programme provider · junior summer, plus activities
Tuition
From £899 per week
Across 2 courses, 2027. Original currency.
Canterbury, England
A small English language school in Canterbury, Kent, teaching adult learners mainly one-to-one, with small group classes available, including General, Business and exam…
Independent language school · general, conversation
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
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